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as in reads
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
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as in adjusts
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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Recent Examples of edits
Carroll, 29, of Denver is the founder and CEO of Wedding Weekender, a service that rents out camcorders to couples to capture their weddings and also edits footage into video clips for them.
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Sharper rewrites and edits to plot points would have offered a more succinct narrative, allowing the comedic tone to shine through.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Buckley edits Apogee’s Freedom Meridian.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Namely, what happens if something goes awry and a tool like CRISPR mistakenly edits a different spot, somewhere else in the genome?
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Late edits to a speech, and the resulting changes to the words on the screen, threaten to throw off his delivery.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The Layers panel shows you which edits apply to each layer.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
So Serious, a compilation of Enya edits that distilled the singer’s voice down to a distant emanation.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Authors receive structural edits and copy edits through the publishing house, and are required to be more flexible with these creative and editorial suggestions.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Sharper rewrites and edits to plot points would have offered a more succinct narrative, allowing the comedic tone to shine through.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Buckley edits Apogee’s Freedom Meridian.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Namely, what happens if something goes awry and a tool like CRISPR mistakenly edits a different spot, somewhere else in the genome?
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Late edits to a speech, and the resulting changes to the words on the screen, threaten to throw off his delivery.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The Layers panel shows you which edits apply to each layer.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
So Serious, a compilation of Enya edits that distilled the singer’s voice down to a distant emanation.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Authors receive structural edits and copy edits through the publishing house, and are required to be more flexible with these creative and editorial suggestions.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edits
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Keefe is a tremendous reporter and writer, capable of turning a nonfiction narrative into a roller coaster, page-turning story that reads like a crime novel.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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This recently renovated trullo set in the heart of the Itria Valley reads both modern and strikingly old-world.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
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Those receptors constantly monitor changes in blood flow and send signals to the brain, which then adjusts heart rate and blood vessel tension.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Alongside the course reworks, the statement announced the creation of a caddie academy by the Evans Scholars Foundation at East Potomac and a training school at Langston overseen by First Tee.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Several staples — including snack kiosks and merchandise locations — are being removed, disappearing from the park as Disney reworks the area, according to multiple reports.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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It must be embedded into how AI operates, with clear guardrails on how content adapts across languages and markets, and how decisions are controlled, monitored and traced.—
Georg Ell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Proprietary research informed its unique polymer formulation, which adapts to the wearer’s body for a secure and comfortable fit that minimizes leakage.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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One area where Goldman explicitly revises its prior pessimism is jobs — though not in the direction AI boosters would prefer.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The ordinance, unanimously adopted by the City Council on March 17, clamps down on height exceptions for residential buildings and revises the process for considering high-volume drive-thru restaurants, to allow for more council oversight.—
Rose Evans
April 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
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Amazon tailors the product inventory to each location and uses artificial intelligence and other technology to analyze what customers buy, as well as when and how often.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is a company that prints more revenue every time the tape gets chaotic, and 2026 has given it plenty of chaos to work with.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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London’s Victoria and Albert Museum ceded to censorship requests issued by the Chinese firm that prints the institution’s exhibition catalogues, according to a new report from The Guardian, who unearthed the information via FOIA requests.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Edits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edits. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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